Many thanks to Dr. Sarah Smith for the opportunity to speak about locum tenens on her podcast Sustainable Clinical Medicine . I told stories about my locums experiences (dating back to 1982!) and provided actionable recommendations for those starting out with locums. Of course, my book, "The Locum Life: A Physician's Guide to Locum Tenens," is a good place to start! While there are many worthwhile nonclinical jobs out there, "burned out" doctors should consider locum tenens

Many thanks to Dr. Victor Rivera for discussing disparities in care for patients with multiple sclerosis worldwide. Dr. Rivera is Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Neurology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, and the Founder and Inaugural Director of the Maxine Messenger MS Comprehensive Care Center. Therapeutic options for multiple sclerosis have dramatically expanded-yet availability and cost are quite uneven worldwide. You can listen to our 10-minute discussion he

Many thanks to Stanley Bronstein, CPA , attorney, author of the 7 “Ways of Excellence” books, and leader of the Million Pound Weight Loss Challenge . One day, when Stanley was about to turn 50 years old, he realized that he was going to die, very soon, if he didn’t do something about the 350 pounds he was carrying around. He lost 100 pounds with Weight Watchers, but put most of it back on. Finally, he discovered a more permanent solution. Today, Stanley is a trim 145, and he

Many thanks to Phillip Pearl, MD, pediatric neurologist and professional musician, for joining me on this video Medscape interview. Dr. Pearl is an authority on music and the brain and shared his thoughts on how the brain responds to music, its effect on the brain, and its role as music therapy in a variety of neurologic conditions. Please join us for this 15-minute interview: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/music-and-brain-musician-neurologists-perspective-2026a10002m0

Many thanks to Ray Hartgen, a cancer survivor and author of several books, including "Me, Myself, and My Multiple Myeloma," for joining me on "The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner." Ray shared his journey with multiple myeloma that included a stem cell transplant six years ago. He continues to receive regular treatments to keep the cancer at bay. His personal experience has led him to become an active cancer patient advocate. During our 30-minute discussion , Ray empha

Many thanks to Michael Guadagnino, DC, for speaking with me on Episode #155 of The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner. Michael has a new book, "Fitness: 50, 60, 70, and Beyond," based on his experience as a chiropractor for 33 years treating many injuries that were caused, more or less, by a lack of fitness! Click here to watch or listen on your favorite podcast player! #fitness #chiropractor #elderly #cardiovascular

Many thanks to Edward Kondrot, MD, an ophthalmologic surgeon who also practices homeopathic medicine. He completed a traditional ophthalmologic residency in 1981 and is also a Doctor of Homeopathic Therapeutics (DHt). Dr. Kondrot also regularly performs medical mission work in Africa. He’s also worked locum tenens performing ophthalmologic disability evaluations in veterans. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJwIBi4I5FE   Dr. Kondrot is the author of five best-selling books on

Many thanks to Logan Foltz, MD, EA, for joining me on today’s episode of “The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner. ” Logan has a unique professional story. After completing his psychiatry residency, he initially worked as an inpatient psychiatrist. Logan discovered how few tools psychiatrists possessed to turn their patients’ lives around. He also found his work schedule as physically grueling as it was emotionally unrewarding. He concluded he needed better work/life balan

Many thanks to neurologist and author Dr. Carolyn Larkin Taylor for joining me as a guest on “The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner.” Dr. Taylor recently published “Whispers of the Mind,” a collection of essays that describes the extreme challenges faced by her patients, poignant moments, and, finally, a concession to the fragility of life —a concession that, frankly, is difficult for many physicians. Dr. Taylor was in the first class of women who graduated from Notre Da

Many thanks to Matthew Hermann, MD, a radiologist and Founder of the teleradiology company Right Read MD. Dr. Hermann began his career as a conventional radiologist but soon saw the virtues and opportunities of off-site practice. Now based in Puerto Rico, he leads a team of physicians who provide high-quality radiology care to multiple hospitals. Matt loves Puerto Rico’s culture and doesn’t object to their low tax rates either! During our 40-minute discussion, Dr. Hermann di

Many thanks to Heather Signorelli, DO, for joining me on The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner. Heather is a practicing pathologist and owner of a medical billing company. Heather’s interest in medicine and business began at an early age. Her father was an obstetrician for his entire career, and her mother was involved in hospital management.At medical conferences, physicians who struggled with running their offices frequently asked Heather for help and inspired her to

Many thanks to Dr. Oivind Torkildsen (Univ. of Bergen) for joining me on this Medscape 10-minute video interview. Dr. Torkildsen discussed the progress over the last 40 years in linking the Epstein Barr Virus to the development of multiple sclerosis. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/how-does-ebv-cause-multiple-sclerosis-hit-and-run-or-chronic-2025a1000uq8?&icd=login_success_email_match_fpf AI Summary of Medscape Interview: 1.  EBV as a Necessary Factor - Virtually all MS

Many thanks to Paul Sippil, CPA, for joining me on today’s episode of “The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner!” Paul is a CPA with a special interest in retirement planning for physicians. He started his career as an auditor, but soon moved on to work in financial services, which he found more satisfying. Although he trained as a CPA, today Paul’s practice focuses on optimizing 401(k) and pension plans for medical practices rather than on personal tax questions. Paul iden

Heather Signorelli, DO, interviews Dr. Andrew Wilner about his passions for medicine, scuba diving, and family, and how he's used locum tenens and other strategies to achieve work/life balance. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/127-build-a-life-you-love-and-still-be/id1624182351?i=1000733853184 #locumtenens #locums #worklifebalance #scuba #Philippines

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Many thanks to Andrew Varga, MD, PhD, for sharing his research on the newly discovered glymphatic system. It appears that the glymphatic...

Many thanks to Barry Prizant, PhD, for joining me on this episode of The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner!  Dr. Prizant is the...

Before I talked to Kara Papper, MD, if you had asked me whether physician solo practice was dead, I would have agreed! Now, I'm not so...